matt,
The proper rim for your early 70's Masi is a Martano with the label like the one pictured on John Barrons' current Masi auction. Not easy to find.
Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA
>
> Hey all,
>
> I would like to ask your advice on something. I'm building up my early
> 70's Masi and would like to know what kind of rims would be appropriate
> for a bike of this era? I am actually in need of a rear rim, a 36 hole.
> And just to doublecheck - early 70's masi's have 120mm rear spacing
> right? The last owner crammed 126mm hubs into the frame. I don't care to
> wrastle my bike to the ground every time I have to put the rear wheel
> back on. In fact, if anyone has a spare cool vintage rim lying around
> with 36 holes in em, I'd be willing to trade 2 pairs of mafac
> cantilevers (I can supply pix if my camera decides to behave for a
> change), or suggest a price.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Aloha,
> Matt Yee
> Honolulu, HI